Microsoft is finally tackling Windows 11’s driver problem
…issues with your PC, Windows Update will automatically revert to the last previously known working driver. Given I've run into my fair share of black screens of death over the past…
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I replaced my core Windows 11 apps with open-source alternatives — and I don't regret it
…It is an all-in-one productivity tool for screenshots and screen recording, with instant capturing using hotkeys, built-in editing, and automated cloud uploads and URL sharing. It does everything. This…
I ditched my budgeting app for Claude and my spending finally stopped spiraling
…The idea was that I'd tell Claude when I spend some money (or when I earn some money) in completely natural language, and it'd automatically update a spreadsheet. The first…
I replaced Google's apps with these 7 open-source alternatives, and I'm never going back
…See at Raindrop LocalSend Cross-platform sharing without relying on the cloud LocalSend is an open-source AirDrop and Quick Share alternative that works across all major platforms. While I don't…
Windows is still the best OS for gaming, and these 4 things prove it
…On Windows, Epic Games, EA, Ubisoft Connect, GOG, and the Xbox App run all natively, together with cloud saves, achievements, game overlays and automatic updates with zero configuration. On Linux, the very…
Windows continues to lose gamers to Linux, but they might be jumping ship at a bad time
…But there's genuine reason to think Microsoft is taking the threat of losing market share very seriously. It doesn't have everything to do with Linux, but Microsoft's tune has…
Microsoft brought the best of open-source to the Windows Console, and it adds a ton of tools
…Besides that, there's also the open-source Windows Terminal, which shares a codebase with the built-in Windows Console and gets shiny new features from the community. Well, it seems the…
4 HDMI gadgets I wish I’d discovered a lot sooner
…Some models even include features like remote controls and automatic input detection. One of my favorite features is how the switch automatically changes to my PS5 whenever I turn the console on…
I switched from Google Tasks to this self-hosted chore planner for a week and my house has never been cleaner
…Because the app does not rely on accounts, it's also better suited for shared spaces. If somebody else in the house completes a task, the schedule automatically adjusts from that point…
Every AI code editor wants to replace VS Code, but the smartest ones are just extending it
…Since it’s owned by Microsoft, telemetry data is still shared with the company, so it’s not completely transparent. Then there are other features, like the extension marketplace. Since it’s…